India and Pakistan accuse each other of ‘violations’ after ceasefire deal

The BBC has accused Iran of intensifying its intimidation tactics against BBC Persian journalists, including targeting their family members in Iran with random interrogations, travel bans, and threats. BBC director general Tim Davie called for an end to this persecution, which he described as a direct assault on press freedom and human rights. The broadcaster plans to submit a new complaint to the UN, citing a significant rise in threats and harassment, which have previously...

SummaryA report by GLAAD reveals 932 anti-LGBTQ incidents in the U.S. from May 2024 to May 2025, with over half targeting transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year. Notably, incidents against drag performers dropped significantly, while attacks on local governments and educators increased, reflecting shifting extremist focuses. GLAAD emphasizes that these tracked incidents are just a fraction of the actual anti-LGBTQ hate experienced, especially during Pride Month, highlighting the resilience...

NewsFeedRiots erupted in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory, resulting in two fatalities, nearly 200 injuries, and over 500 arrests. The Champs-Élysées became a scene of chaos, with police deploying tear gas amid looting and clashes. This incident marks a significant escalation of violence during celebrations of a major sporting achievement. Full Article

A new NZME board will be voted in today, with former National Party MP Steven Joyce becoming the chair, accompanied by outspoken shareholder Jim Grenon as a new director. The annual shareholders’ meeting, which initially seemed poised for conflict, will now feature a measured transition, as Grenon previously sought to replace the board but reached a compromise allowing him and Joyce to join alongside existing directors Guy Horrocks, Sussan Turner, and Carol Campbell, with Bowen...

Nigeria's Kano State declared Monday a day of mourning following a tragic road accident that resulted in the deaths of 22 people, including athletes, coaches, officials, medical staff, and a journalist, while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. The state bus overturned near Dakatsalle, injuring nine others, with one person unhurt. Shehu Dikko, chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, expressed heartbreak over the loss of promising athletes who had recently represented their state...

A seven-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh, India, underwent life-saving surgery to remove a three-inch nail that had been allegedly driven into her skull by a paedophile during an assault. The nail had penetrated her neck and palate, partially entering her brain, but specialists at King George’s Medical University Hospital successfully removed it without damaging critical nerves or brain tissue. Now in stable condition, the girl is recovering well and is expected to be discharged in...